The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-07
INDIANAPOLIS MARKETS.
Trade Already Improving Under the More
Favorable Weather Conditions.

Trade Already Improving Under the More
Favorable Weather Conditions.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug g.
The rains of the last three days and the cooler
weather have already revived trade in depart
ments. Travelling statesmen brought in goodsized
orders and the mail orders quite satisfactory
Friday and to-day, and there is feeling that the
dulness which has brooded the
days win now gradually pass off. Travelling
state that while has been injured by the drought
a better crop will doubtless be harvested than the
chronic grumblers predict; at any rate. they it
looks brighter than in the beginning of the week.
the rains have been quite general outside a
strip. which includes Indianapolis Thus far this
year the absorption of merchandise has prevented
accumulation of supplies and the outlooks for brisk
with grocers. The trade Of the last three
days has been :, excellent. and prices are
although unchanged not in as strong q position
two weeks ago. The New York Shipping List in
scarcely change in the controlling features of the
market during the past three days and with the bust
tons and option trading confined almost wholly to
scalping operations the market has reflected all the
have shown a downward tendency. which has i'm
parted easier feeling to the whole market while
nand affords dealers no opportunity for replenshng
their stocks. which more than sufficient for the
to have developed an easier feeling. the firm
offers recently upon the market indicating
that, notwithstanding the Shr1nkage IN values
here the Rio and Santos markets are slowly
coming nearer to our parity although still toe far
above to business. The slow distribution of
stock is really the key the situation. and the
try is holding off because of lack of faith in the
stability of present prices. The important features
of the Rio cables received since last issue have
been slight increase in receipts 3. both ports but
they still abnormaliy light for this of the
year, and purchases have been made for either
Europe this country. stocks have continued to in
Sugars rule strong and steady salt is rner
and canned goods are still upward in tendency. In
the produce markets there good deal of activity
S usual on Saturday. Eggs and poultry weak
quotations. Butter firm and scarce. Apples, potatoes
and tomatoes in a more liberal supply at unchanged
prices. Waternelons of Indiana growth becom-
ing plenty and lower prices may be looked for
week. The recent rains have increased the inquiry
and better trade is expected from this time
The -four market is active at unchanged prices,
which still too low to afford the margins the
miller which he desires. The hide market is tame
The wool market is quiet, prices firm. The provis-
tions. The demand for side meats and hams is still
large and in a jobbing way the provision are
dorg more than usual in August
GRAIN.
Quietude is the chief Characteristic of the wheat
exhibited good deal of indifference. Corn in light
supply and in good demand at about Fridays range
of prices. Oats in good request for home
sumption the arrivals hardly covering the demand
for local requirements. Track bids to-day ruled
follows:
Wheat-No 2 Mediterranean. 90
No . 6Sia
No. - red OoA9
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